Alexander Stepanovich Popov
Russian physicist and inventor of radio
Born
March 16th, 1859
166 years ago
Died
January 13th, 1906
119 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Contributed significantly to the development of electromagnetic technology. Conducted experiments that led to the invention of the radio. Demonstrated transmission of radio waves in 1895, showcasing wireless communication. Established principles of radio wave transmission that laid groundwork for future communication technologies.
Invented a radio telegraph
Conducted the first public demonstration of radio in Russia
Published research on radio wave propagation
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